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Department of Justice

DOJ v. Rodriguez-Martel

PendingFiled: February 10, 2026

Francisco Rodriguez Martel, his wife Esmeralda Rodriguez, Erica Cisneros, and Giovanna Sierra Carrillo allegedly conspired to fraudulently obtain temporary work visas under the H-2A program. Rodriguez-Martel and Esmeralda Rodriguez allegedly threatened to call immigration authorities. Rodriguez-Martel allegedly threatened the physical safety of the foreign laborers.

Summary generated from official Department of Justice press release

Source: Department of Justice Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • Francisco Rodriguez Martel
  • Esmeralda Rodriguez
  • Erica Cisneros
  • Giovanna Sierra Carrillo

Dates

Filed
February 10, 2026

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